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T285 KNV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,425 mi
Last recorded79,425 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT285 KNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 79,425 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 78,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r seat belt not tested,child seat obstructing full inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2010 78,890 miles

n/s/r seat belt not tested,child seat obstructing full inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2009 69,975 miles

noise from steering column needs attention

Fail 11 Mar 2009 69,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nail in n/s/r tyre

noise from steering column needs attention

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape and underinflated

Pass 5 Mar 2008 57,501 miles

both rear tyre treads uneven

Fail 5 Mar 2008 57,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyre treads uneven

Pass 7 Mar 2007 44,824 miles

front discs in poor condition

nail in o s r tyre

rear exhaust corroded

slight play both front antiroll bar link rods

unable to fully check underbody due to covers

Pass 6 Apr 2006 40,505 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 40,505 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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T285 KNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,680 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T285 KNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T285 KNV registered?

T285 KNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 June 1999.

Is T285 KNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T285 KNV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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